Does Pope Benedict XVI’S resignation signify the end of the world?

CEBU, Philippines - After Pope Benedict XVI recently shocked the whole world with the declaration of his resignation from the papacy, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission on Social Communication and Mass Media Executive Secretary Fr. Francis Lucas is set to share in “The Bottomline With Boy Abunda” this Saturday (February 23) his insights and opinion about the controversies involving the Pope’s renouncement from his position as the leader of the Catholic Church.

Does he agree with Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to step down from papacy? Who are the next ones in line considered to take over his position? In the upcoming election for the 112th Pope, does Fr. Lucas believe in the Malachy Prophecy that the next Bishop of Rome will signify the end of the world?

Don’t miss the 2012 PMPC Best Public Affairs Program “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” this Saturday, 11:30 pm, after “Banana Split” on ABS-CBN. (FREEMAN)